by Greg Schmitz | Jun 9, 2025 | Wake Boats
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lakes at Stake Wisconsin newsletter! We are dedicated to preserving the beauty and safety of Wisconsin’s treasured glacial lakes. This is a brief update on what is happening in Madison. On May 28th there was a meeting at the...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 9, 2025 | News
IRON COUNTY – An aquatic invasive species known to hurt walleye and perch survival have been found on a lake in Southern Iron County. Spiny waterfleas have been discovered in Sandy Beach Lake about 9 miles southwest of Manitowish Waters. Initial evidence was...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 8, 2025 | Wake Boats
The enjoyment of the water is fundamental to the Wisconsin lifestyle and the state’s growing tourism economy. Wake sports pose urgent, existential threats to Wisconsin lakes and rivers. Lakes at Stake Wisconsin is committed to standing up against the powerful water...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 7, 2025 | News
Did you know that Wisconsin is the “Show Ski Capital of the World”? It’s true! With more water ski show teams than anywhere else, you’ll find plenty of action staged on our many sparkling lakes and rivers. Teams all around the state spend the summers performing water...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 6, 2025 | Aquatic Invasive Species News
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by draining water from their boats and equipment this fishing season. The first full weekend of June is all about fishing in...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 5, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Summer is in full swing now and many people have their boats in the water. Whether you spend your time this summer fishing, skiing, or cruising on our area lakes, it is important to be aware of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the lake you are on. You may notice...
